Managing general agent adds $40m of Lloyd’s capacity to support growth

Global container volumes fell significantly more than expected in February, with a 13.6% drop from January; shipping groups are trying to crunch the numbers in the new IMO Net Zero Framework; maritime crime in the Strait of Malacca and Singapore has surged with 27 incidents reported in the first quarter

US Central Command said on Thursday that it has destroyed the Houthi-controlled port of Ras Isa, a critical hub for the Yemeni faction’s imports of energy commodities

A scenario where the crew did not notice an anchor lowered by accident for one and a half days has been described as ‘highly implausible’ by one expert

The vessel is proceeding to the next port of call and all crew are safe

While most of these incidents are classified as ‘low-level crimes’, security experts have warned that attacks have potentially serious consequences for seafarers 

The Estonian Navy has detained a flagless, UK- and EU-sanctioned tanker that was on its way to load in Russia. The move comes amid simmering tensions in the region as Estonia and other Baltic states take steps to protect maritime infrastructure following a series of high-profile cable-cutting incidents in recent months

The news follows an announcement by Taiwan’s Maritime and Port Bureau that vessels flagged with ‘blacklisted’ registries, which are owned or operated by companies based in China, Hong Kong or Macau, would be subject to enhanced checks before being allowed to dock in Taiwan

Leading industry bodies explain why there was a need for new Best Management Practices guidance and how this new document aids seafarers working in some of the world’s most dangerous regions

Analysts warn US air strikes could push the Houthis to act unpredictably in the Red Sea

The partnership is expected to accelerate HD Hyundai’s entry into the US market, positioning the company to benefit from rising tensions between the US and China in the shipbuilding sector